Posts Tagged ‘housing’
Shelter’s independent commission calls for huge expansion in public housebuilding
A landmark report by Shelter’s social housing commission calls for an ambitious 3.1 million new homes, extending the offer of social housing to many more people. After the Grenfell Tower fire, the charity brought together 16 independent commissioners with diverse backgrounds from across the political spectrum to examine the housing crisis in England as it…
Read MorePrivate rental prices paid by tenants in GB increased by 1% in year to June 2018 according to ONS
The latest Index of Private Housing Rental Prices, Great Britain – June 2018 released by Office for National Statistics (ONS) July 2018. An experimental price index tracking the prices paid for renting property from private landlords in Great Britain. Private rental prices paid by tenants in Great Britain rose by 1.0% in the 12 months…
Read MoreSharpest overall rise in construction output since November 2017
The latest IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 53.1 in June, up on 52.5 in May and against the no-change reading of 50, signalling the sharpest overall rise in construction output since November 2017. Duncan Brock, group director at CIPS, said: “With the fastest rise in new orders since May 2017, it…
Read MoreOver 1 million households in need of a social home are stuck on long waiting lists according to Shelter
One year on from the tragic Grenfell fire and many survivors are still waiting for a new home but new analysis from Shelter reveals the situation is similarly stark right across the country. Over 1 million households in need of a social home are stuck on long waiting lists, often for years on end. Yet…
Read MoreRogue landlords face being forced out of the sector
Announcement today from Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Heather Wheeler MP. Rogue landlords face being forced out of the sector as new banning orders are brought in and a national database of offenders goes live. Rogue landlords who rent out substandard properties face being forced out of the sector as new banning…
Read MoreAlmost £300 million government investment to deliver more homes across England
Government Investment to unlock more homes across England announced yesterday 21st March 2018. Almost £300 million government investment in Greater Manchester, the West of England and Oxfordshire is set to help deliver thousands of much-needed new homes for local communities, Housing Secretary Sajid Javid announced 21 March 2018. Greater Manchester is set to receive £68…
Read MoreShelter responds to PM speech on housing
Shelter responds to PM speech on housing. Polly Neate, CEO of Shelter, said: “We welcome today’s speech for recognising the scale of our housing emergency and the fact our current housebuilding system is clearly not fit for purpose. “The Prime Minister has shown the government is willing to take on developers and challenge them over…
Read MoreTheresa May delivers speech on making housing fairer.
Prime Minister Theresa May delivered a speech on housing in East London Monday 5th March 2018 ‘Making Housing Fairer’ “On my first day as Prime Minister, I spoke on the steps of Downing Street about my desire to make this a country that works for everyone. “A country where, regardless of where you live, your…
Read MoreStrong operational and financial performance for Barratt Developments Plc
Barratt Developments Plc today released their half year results for the six month period ended 31st December 2017. The highlights section leads: Strong operational and financial performance driven by good customer demand. Commenting on the results David Thomas, Chief Executive of Barratt Developments PLC said: “With good consumer demand, a healthy forward order book and…
Read MoreGreater importance given to Housing in Theresa May’s reshuffle.
Theresa May’s reshuffle of Cabinet posts yesterday saw Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP remain, however his job title changed to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. In an announcement on the government website yesterday it stated: Following the appointment of Rt Hon. Sajid Javid MP as the Secretary of State for…
Read MoreThe rate of house price growth has accelerated over the last six months says Hometrack
The latest Hometrack UK Cities House Price Index – November 2017 reveals UK city house price inflation increases to 6.3%, up from 4.9% a year ago. The rate of house price growth has accelerated over the last six months with robust demand for housing in regional cities outside southern England says Hometrack. Hometrack state: Housing…
Read MoreNAEA Propertymark reveals trends and expectations for 2018.
In a press release yesterday from NAEA Propertymark they analyse their sales data for 2017 to reveal trends and expectations for 2018. To read NAEA Propertymark’s 2017 overview of the housing market in full click here. Mark Hayward, Chief Executive, NAEA Propertymark comments on the findings: “2017 has been a busy year for the property…
Read MorePrivate rental prices paid by tenants in Great Britain rose by 1.5% in the 12 months to October 2017 according to ONS
Statistical Bulletin released yesterday from the Office for National Statistics (ONS): Index of Private Housing Rental Prices, Great Britain – October 2017. An experimental price index tracking the prices paid for renting property from private landlords in Great Britain. Main Points as mentioned in the release: Private rental prices paid by tenants in Great Britain…
Read MoreShelter responds to the Universal Credit debate.
Shelter responds to the Universal Credit debate. Polly Neate, CEO of Shelter, said: “Shelter’s advisers are hearing from more and more people whose lives are being turned upside down by the many flaws with Universal Credit. Not only are people forced to go without basics like food and electricity, but the delays mean they get…
Read MoreFunding for affordable homes will be increased by a further £2 billion
The government has confirmed plans for a new generation of council and housing association homes as confirmed in the Gov.UK announcement. Government has confirmed plans for a new generation of council and housing association homes. Funding for affordable homes will be increased by a further £2 billion to more than £9 billion. Ministers also confirmed plans…
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